Jargo
Registered User
So I have a 86 F350 CCLB Dually 2WD auto that I'm just dying to ZF5 4x4 swap. I know most of the options but I'm looking for opinions on which would be the easiest/cheapest. I have the skills necessary to do the job, but finding time is tough. I may pay someone to do it for me so I'm trying to see which route would be the cheapest if I'm paying labor. I'm not worried about the ZF5 swap beause I'm sure I could do that myself in a weekend. I'm mainly trying to figure out the 4x4 parts.
Option #1
Any D60 I find I will want to completely rebuild. I can get one for $400-700. Would probably have shop rebuild it. Want new springs and all other new parts for the best ride quality possible. Not sure on total parts cost. Labor on this setup would probably be cheaper than option #2.
Option #2
Complete front/rear axle swap from a 08 F350 chassis with wheels/tires, springs, breaks, everything needed for $1600. These parts would probably not need a rebuild due to lower miles. Also would give ride quality and breaking increase. Custom fabbing required....big $$$$?? Not sure where I'd even find a shop to do this work.
What do you guys think? I'd like to have this done by November.
Option #1
Any D60 I find I will want to completely rebuild. I can get one for $400-700. Would probably have shop rebuild it. Want new springs and all other new parts for the best ride quality possible. Not sure on total parts cost. Labor on this setup would probably be cheaper than option #2.
Option #2
Complete front/rear axle swap from a 08 F350 chassis with wheels/tires, springs, breaks, everything needed for $1600. These parts would probably not need a rebuild due to lower miles. Also would give ride quality and breaking increase. Custom fabbing required....big $$$$?? Not sure where I'd even find a shop to do this work.
What do you guys think? I'd like to have this done by November.